Florida Don Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 Here is a pic of my latest model. Disregard the sprue's on the ends. This one is about 7 1/2" long and approx 1/2" diameter at the belly, 1/2" at the head and 3/4" at the tail. The tail is about 1/8" thick. I poured a test piece, but I do them clear (easier for me to see flaws that way), so it is hard to get a picture. It came out good. I was a little concerned about getting it out of the mold with the tail thickness - but no problem - it came right out with an air hose. Will pour some color ones tomorrow - ran out of beer tonight! I also made another model, but the mold is curing. I will post more later. I plan on trying out my creations next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outdooradvantage Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 Very cool,will look awesome with some color.Make sure you have enough beer so you can post some more pic's tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONKEYqpHUNTER Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 cut a scale pattern on it just an idea.they look good as is though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 Looks sort of like a snake pattern. Should be a neat bait. www.novalures.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida Don Posted March 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 Just got home from my part-time job. Stopped and got a 12 pack. (even though it is really NA beer (I'm a diabetic) - but I still think I work better with one in my hand) Thanks for the replies. To answer the other questions. I would like to put a scale pattern on it - but didn't know how - any suggestions are appreciated. Yes, it did come out like a snake - although that wasn't the original intent. Hope to post some pics soon. Off to the laboooooratory! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONKEYqpHUNTER Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 being wood maybe draw on with pencil so you can erase till you get what you want then go over the drawing with a drimel tool might work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida Don Posted March 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 Good idea - thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida Don Posted March 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 Here is a picture of the poured version. The natural one I poured last night came out much better. The red version is having some problems. It seems to have stretched a bit and the tail won't seem to fill correctly. I think I have to redesign the mold. Here are some thoughts. 1. Vent the mold better. 2. The natural was virgin material - the red was recooked. 3. Add some hardener to the material because it is so long of a part. 4. Remake the mold. 5. My wife forgot to get me some beer yesterday so after work I stopped and bought another brand. Could that be the difference in the pour last night vs. tonight? Yep! That must be it. I had better drink all of this up and send her to the store! Anyhow, any suggestions are greatly appreciated. I will figure it out or simply start over - it's not like I don't enjoy doing it. One more thing........ the pics I attach seem a bit small. I keep them under 50 kb - couldn't find any guidelines as to size of pics we can attach. Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outdooradvantage Posted March 23, 2008 Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 Pretty cool looking......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida Don Posted March 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 Thanks. After looking at the red sample today, I realized that the tail did fill. It is just the part where it vented that had extra material - all I have to do is trim it. Oh well...... Now that I am off work for the day, I can play some more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
